The equation to the perpendicular from t...

The equation to the perpendicular from the point `(alpha, beta, gamma)` to
the plane `ax+by+cz+d=0` is

A

(a) `a(x-alpha)+b(y-beta)+c(z-gamma)=0`

B

(b) `(x-alpha)/(a)=(y-beta)/(b)=(z-gamma)/(c)`

C

(c) `a(x-alpha)+b(y-beta)+c(z-gamma)=abc`

D

(d) `(x-a)/(alpha)=(y-b)/(beta)=(z-c)/(gamma)`

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The correct Answer is:

B

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